My daughter was asked to play Mary in a church pageant aimed at explaining the birth of Jesus to children. Sweet play and great idea, even for me. Note this is not my church but it is time to start going to church. She is old enough.
December 5 -My One Year Anniversary of Being Laid Off
Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s been one year since that fateful day, December 5, 2008 that I was laid off. With so many hundreds of thousands of jobs shed over the last two years, I am surprised that no one has come up with a catchphrase to “mark” this traumatic moment in one’s life. […]
Wordless Wednesday – Growing Up Too Soon
One day, I will look back on this photo and think wow! what a cute coat she is wearing and why are her skirts so short? And good lord, who let her starting using and iPhone? Oh, me, bad parent.
A Second Home – Envious (Sometimes, Sometimes Not)
Years ago, I saw a story on Warren Buffet, the world’s richest man. In case you don’t know anything about Warren Buffet, he has lived in the same house for over 40 years and up until a few years ago drove a Cadillac for over 10 years. The reporter asked him if he had a […]
Just in Case You Wondering – Here is my Christmas Wish List
Sure Christmas is all about the kids but what about me? Here is my Christmas Wish List. You figure out if I am kidding or not. New Moon Action Figures New Moon Lunchboxes I love Chuck Bass T-Shirt Star Trek Fragrances
Post Thanksgiving Day Thanks
Although I am unemployed, I need to acknowledge what I DO HAVE and what I am THANKFUL for as I am coming up on my one year anniversary of being laid off. My Health – I am healthy, enough said. In fact, I have lost 10 pounds and lowered my blood pressure. My Friends, Family and […]
Wordless Wednesday – Holidays are Here
‘ The Holidays are indeed here. The windows at Macys are up.
Kindergarten Test Prep – Damn Right I would Do It
This past weekend, there was an article in the New York Times about Prep Schools for helping kids get into the public Gifted and Talented Elementary schools in the city. Crazy, right? Yes and No. As someone who did indeed prep her daughter (to no avail, I might add), I would have gladly signed her […]
Walking To School – Living in the Moment
As anyone knows, the morning routine is akin to rustling cattle, moving them here and there all in an effort to get to a chosen destination on time. While it consistently makes me crazy trying to get my daughter out the door, so we don’t get the dreaded late pass. This morning, I realized that […]
Therapy Thursday (4) – What I have Learned So Far
So I have been going to family therapist for several weeks now. The big question is how am I doing? Good. The one thing all parents know is that parenting is a fluid process. We are just trying to make not just through the day but the next five minutes. Our children are like land […]
